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Training & Conditioning Meet the Trainer: Wiebe Dragstra has been training horses for over 30 years. He first worked with driving horses at his family's Friesian breeding farm in The Netherlands. His resume starts with an internship at Hurstwood Hackney farm in England, working with the Hayden's hackneys and continued with Pleasure and Combined Driving Competition (through the international level). He then spent 10 years working at the Royal Stables in Holland before moving to the United States in 1990. Training & Conditioning: At Dragstra Stables, we work with horses and ponies of all breeds and have developed a reputation for giving them a good, solid driving foundation. We believe the most important ingredient for success is time and patience. Wiebe Dragstra's training methods increase the horses' knowledge, fitness, and confidence, though slow steady work, with increasing expectations of difficulty. Wiebe is a master at understanding each horse and tailoring his training program to fit the individual. Driver Training: At Dragstra Stables, we encourage the driver to receive instruction along with their horse. A great way to do this is to come and stay with us for a few days (or weeks) towards the end of your horse's training. More information on rates is available under Horse Boarding. Individual lessons, beginner through advanced, are available by appointment. Whether your goal is pleasure driving and showing, competitive combined driving or a relaxed drive in the country, we can help you achieve your goal. Contact us today to discuss a training program for your horse. Roll your mouse over the thumbnail images for larger view From Left To Right: in the beginning . . . ; training to long line; training to pull the sled; Wiebe driving single; Wiebe driving a pair. Dragstra Stables, Inc., P.O. Box 998, Southern Pines, NC 28387 Phone: 910.245.3290; Fax: 910.245.8658; Mobile: 910.489.2953 Email: dragstra@dragstrastables.com © Dragstra Stables, Inc., 2011